DOCS. 140-143 FEBRUARY-MARCH 1909 101 As for the question whether I could start next semester, I believe that I can answer that in the affirmative even without having made official inquiries about it. For I know of a former colleague who left the office one month after having given notice. I am enclosing my publications so that you will have them readily on hand. Respectfully, your devoted A. Einstein 141. To Lucien Chavan Bern, 3 March 1909 Dear Mr. Chavan: I am in bed with a terrible cold. But you can still come this evening; I will read with you while lying in bed. With greetings to you & your wife, your A. Einstein 142. To Maurice Solovine Bern, 18 March 1909 Dear Solovine, Your kind greeting gave me great joy. A young Japanese who is going to Paris came to see me yesterday.[1] I sent him to you because I thought you would surely enjoy meeting him. When will you come to Bern at long last? You wouldn't believe how often I think of you, and how glad I would be to see you again. Give my warmest greetings to my sister and her Pauli.[2] With kind regards, your A. Einstein My wife and Bujo also send their best. 143. To Jakob Laub [Bern, 20 March 1909][1] Dear Mr. Laub: Thank you very much for the letter, the proofs,[2] and the postcard. I am so very busy that I cannot get involved in any venture right now. I must therefore ask you to write